Minerals Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 14 clues. Answers range from 5 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the process by which a mineral splits along a definite line
The absence of cleavage
is tested by scratching a mineral sample with different objects
described by how the mineral reflects light
The color of a mineral in powered form
A solid substance that has a definite shape or pattern
the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object
a substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid
not consisting of or deriving from living matter
the degree of compactness of a substance
the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly
any of the six main classifications of crystals and of crystal lattices according to their symmetry
existing by nature and without human help
A mineral is a naturally occurring, solid that. has a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.
